Monks on Meth and Accidental Opium: 15 Bizarre Facts from Around the World

"OneLove" meets Middle East disapproval: Qatar official says armband too divisive.

From the Middle East to the Far East, from the United States to Australia, the world is full of strange and fascinating facts. From the bizarre to the downright outrageous, these 15 facts from around the world will leave you scratching your head and wondering what else is out there. 

From Qatar's disapproval of the "OneLove" armband to Elon Musk's loosening of Twitter control, from monks sent to rehab to a French court ruling that a "fun and pro" company culture is unlawful, these facts will take you on a journey around the world. You'll learn about a Tasmanian flower farmer who mistakenly grew opium poppies, a Monopoly game gone wrong, a World Health Organization name change, and a student who ordered a MacBook Air but received Weetabix instead. 

You'll also hear about a Bondi Beach strip-off to fight skin cancer, a judge-ordered sentence for voter fraudsters, a Facebook faux pas in Fiji, and a Chinese company caught in the political crossfire. So, buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we explore 15 bizarre facts from around the world!

M&G Stationery caught in political crossfire as white paper protests rock China.

CNN

North Korea to host the World Cup? Infantino says, "Why not!"

Sports Brief

Yoshihito's online order went terribly wrong: Weetabix instead of MacBook Air.

The Argus

Facebook faux pas earns Fiji lawyer contempt conviction.

RNZ / Judiciary 

"Introducing Green Sprouts: natural baby products, with a lead-tainted twist!"

NBC / Simplemost 

John Armstrong's game night went wrong.

KTUL / Gamesver 

Gardening gone wrong: Kate learns the perils of opium poppies the hard way.

The Guardian

Wohl and Burkman sentenced to serve 500 hours of voter registration.

CBS / Wikipedia 

Monks off to rehab, temple-goers left meritless.

BBC

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